Frank Ticheli: American Composer and Educator
American composer celebrated for his accessible and emotionally resonant works for wind bands, orchestras, and choirs.Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Ticheli studied composition at Southern Methodist University and University of Michigan. He taught at the University of Southern California for 25 years. His compositions, including 'Blue Shades' and 'An American Elegy,' are staples in concert band repertoire worldwide....